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As previously announced, parent company HCI has made the difficult decision to discontinue Facilities Management Advisor, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Therefore, this is our final post. As the editor, I’ve been tasked with writing a farewell on behalf of our FMA team. But how does one say goodbye to a long-running publication, countless collaborators, and […]
A factory security audit provides facilities managers with a structured way to assess how effectively a manufacturing site protects its people, equipment, materials, information, and operations. Rather than focusing solely on individual security devices, the process should examine how access controls, surveillance, physical barriers, procedures, employees, and connected systems interact. A well-planned audit can help […]
Sustainability in facilities management is no longer defined solely by operational practices. Increasingly, organizations are evaluating not only the environmental impact of the products they bring into their buildings, but also how those products perform throughout the course of their life. For facilities managers, this shift means evaluating products not only for their upfront cost, […]
Facility professionals spend their days making decisions that directly affect safety, compliance, and building performance. Whether preparing for an inspection, troubleshooting equipment, planning preventive maintenance, or evaluating a renovation, those decisions depend on access to trusted codes, standards, and technical guidance. Finding that information has become easier. Applying it hasn’t. As buildings become more sophisticated […]
Three out of four U.S. workers have skipped going into work because of a hazardous condition like severe weather, a security concern, or an infrastructure failure. That instinct isn’t overcautious: The U.S. recorded a dozen billion-dollar weather disasters in just the first half of 2026 alone, according to Climate Central. What’s potentially more disturbing is […]
When something goes wrong in a building, the facilities team isn’t always the first to know. Often, it’s an administrative assistant, business services officer, executive assistant, or local office employee who sees the problem first. They hear an alarm. They discover a leak. They know employees can’t get through a door or that a scheduled […]
When facilities managers look for operational savings, they typically focus on HVAC systems, lighting, water usage, and preventive maintenance. These systems generate continuous streams of data, making it easier to identify inefficiencies and measure improvements over time. Commercial kitchens, however, have historically operated with far less operational visibility, despite being among the most resource-intensive spaces […]
Every facilities manager has lived the same sequence. The cleaning contract is signed in January after three competitive bids, the first month is flawless, and by April the complaints start arriving in your inbox: restrooms stocked late, trash cans spotted full at 5 p.m., a lobby that somehow always looks clean except when a tenant […]
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first article is available here. Part I of this series covered water management regulations and infection prevention at senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. In addition to controlling pathogens and reducing the risk of infections in showers and other points-of-use, […]
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) stands to change the mix of U.S. jobs, not necessarily eliminate a significant amount of them, according to a new report from CBRE. In fact, the report suggests AI will be a “net positive” for office demand. CBRE’s analysis, as applied to research by AI industry experts, found that […]